What do the colored dots and arrows on the concrete mean?
Each spring, City Engineering Technicians walk the project area, marking deficient sections of the sidewalk, curb ramps, driveway aprons, and curb and gutter. The markings are as follows:

White Dot: Sections have been marked to draw your attention to defects in the section; repairs on these sections can be made by the property owner.

White Line: These sections that have been marked are either heaved or subsided, Saw Cutting or Mud Jacking repairs are required. These repairs must be made by a qualified person, firm or corporation.

Pink Dot: These sections have been scheduled for replacement. These repairs must be made by a qualified person, firm or corporation.

In some cases sidewalk sections adjacent to a curb ramp are marked for replacement so that the slope of the curb ramp can be reduced to meet standards of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The cost of these sections are covered by the City.

Shortly before the contractor is to begin concrete removal you will see new markings on the sidewalk. These new markings will be pink arrows showing the contractor where to make cuts and what sections need to be removed.

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1. When can I make minor repairs to the sidewalk?
2. What do the colored dots and arrows on the concrete mean?
3. What repairs / replacements am I responsible for?
4. What are Obstructions?
5. When will the work begin in my neighborhood?
6. Can I hire my own contractor or do the work myself?
7. Can I hire the City contractors for additional work on my property?
8. Will this work affect my invisible fence or lawn irrigation system?
9. I have water ponding on my sidewalk, and it appears to be pitched towards the street.